Wellbeing Officer (Ed Support Level 1-Range 3)

Job posted: 02/05/2024
SC1 Demonstrated ability to deliver care through various health, counselling, wellbeing and therapeutic services to a school(s)
SC2 Demonstrated ability to assess student needs and provide timely relevant advice to teacher, students, and parents to support students behavioural, educational, emotional, psychological development.
SC3 Demonstrated ability to plan and organise a range of wellbeing and positive psychology-based interventions at the school including workshops for students and professional development for staff.
SC4 Demonstrated ability to research and undertake a range of professional development activities to further strengthen own practice and the schools program.
SC5 Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills - to be able to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in a multicultural local community
Role Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Responsibilities The primary objective of this position is enhancing the wellbeing and engagement of young people by developing interventions and strategies that engage and meet the needs of Tyrrell  College students. The position will work collaboratively with other staff and community agencies in order to support the delivery of programs in a partnership approach to enhance the wellbeing of the Tyrrell College school community via mentoring, case management and program development.
Establish positive links and working relationships with local community agencies and organisations in the delivery of wellbeing services for students.
Assist young people through the provision of information, mentoring and, where appropriate, refer them to suitable local supports.
Collaborate with school staff, Student Support Services and support agencies to develop and implement a range of programs and interventions with students and the school community that foster resilience, improve attendance and address identified needs.
Consistently communicate high expectations for positive social behaviours to students, staff and parents/guardians.
Provide term reports on the outcomes of programs and activities.
Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at Location Profile Tyrrell College is a P-12 school located in the Mallee town of Sea Lake, which is about 400 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. The community is mainly farm-based and the area is well known for its rich grain farming. Our purpose is to provide a safe, positive and challenging environment where everyone aspires to aim high and become responsible, caring and contributing community members.
Our three pillars are the development of high quality teaching and learning practices where learning is differentiated and progress is evidence based, and relationships between all community members are embedded and aligned with the College values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty and Aiming High. Partnerships with the wider community and parents are an essential and vital part of the College¿s operation. The parents, community, staff and students have high expectations of the College and the outcomes it provides for the students.
The College has excellent facilities set in a large, well-maintained precinct. The adjoining Community Centre provides for sporting and cultural activities and a Building the Education Revolution funded primary wing is an outstanding facility. The Student Family Occupation (SFO) index is 0.46 with 140 enrolled students.
For some years now, the College has had a strong focus on agricultural opportunities for students. In 2011, the school was recognised for its achievements and forward thinking with a National Australia Bank Schools First National Award ($500 000). Through this program the College is agricultural manager of two land holdings of 60 and 70 hectares each on different sides of Sea Lake, with VCE and VET students having opportunities in food and livestock production, some related opportunities for P-6 students, a core subject in Year 8, and an elective in Years 9-12. In 2022, the College was the successful applicant of the Secondary Schools Agriculture Fund in late 2022, securing funding of $200,000. This funding will aid Tyrrell College to deliver a hands-on agricultural program that provides a focus on the overall growth of agricultural industries. We hope to inspire our students to explore the many different pathway opportunities in the industry. As part of this project the school will create a new agricultural learning facility where an innovative and practical curriculum leveraging our existing resources, equipment, land, and industry connections, can be delivered.
The College has composite classes in F-6 and each year level from 7 to 12 is comprised of one class of students. VCE classes operate with one class per study. The College has implemented Pr1me Maths, which is an Internationally recognised contemporary mathematics program. Foundation to Year One students follow the Little Learner¿s Love Literacy program whilst SRA Spelling Mastery is taught three times a week to those in Years Two to Six. This is a research-proven program that uses the evidence-based Direct Instruction method to enable teachers to deliver highly interactive, structured lessons that help students learn dependable spelling skills. Intervention consists of maths tutoring and both Minilit and Macqlit for reading, spelling and phonics.
The College places a great emphasis on a fully-documented curriculum, which is rigorous and personalised, and is currently in the process of finalising the College-wide instructional model. The Victorian Curriculum and VCE curriculum inform curriculum delivery and the College's organisational structures for student learning. In 2023, the College is introducing exciting new studies in VCE, VET and Vocational Pathways to facilitate the new Senior Secondary Pathways Reform. Students at the College also have access to subjects through Virtual Schools Victoria and other external providers. Students can also access shared VCE subject delivery through our neighbouring school partnerships.
The College continues to advance its Agriculture programs (F-12) and digital teaching and learning profile with a College-wide 1-1 digital device program. All students in Foundation to Year 6 are allocated a school-managed iPad and have access to a small hub of laptops, as well as the computer lab. Students in Years 7 to 12 have a BYO 1-1 device of their choice, as well as access to the computer lab. Promethean boards have been installed in classrooms in both the primary and secondary areas. The curriculum offers studies in Digital Technologies (F-7), STEM (3-6 and Year 9) and VCE computing studies including Software Development and Systems Engineering. Students learn to apply code using floor robots and Lego robotics kits, and also have access to 3-D printing and drones.
The small student numbers provides a platform for relationship building between students and students, and students and teachers. Teachers have opportunities in this small school context to know students well, to spend more individual time with students, and to personalise learning for every student. Students participate in an extensive range of cultural, academic and sporting activities, including visiting performances, drama workshops, College productions, camps and excursions, and inter-college sports. (Enter Free Text Description here)
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